Playgirl # 51, August 1977

FEATURES
32 STRESSSSSS - INTERVIEW by Barbara Cady
A pioneer in mind-body research says stress can be cured. Her prescription: biofeedback.
36 LIVIN' AT THE CHELSEA - LIFESTYLE by Laura Cavestani
New York's haven for the famous and the almost-famous, as recalled by a former occupant.
38 MINDING YOUR BODY - BODY WATCH by David Chagall
Holistic health teaches YOU how to play doctor.
40 PORTRAIT OF A SMILING WOMAN - FICTION by Margaret Drabble
She smiled at the cameras, at her family, at herself. She smiled until it hurt.
56 SHE GOT WHAT SHE WANTED—AND KEPT HIM - PLAYGIRL EXPERIENCE by Robert Blair Kaiser
A strategy for getting what you want in a man.
58 THE INSIDE SCOOP - GOODIES by Cold Throat
Playgirl's spy a la mode reports on the best ice cream—everywhere.
74 FOOD FIT TO CARRY - NUTRITION by Susan Smith Jones
Brown-bagging it means more nutrition for less money.
82 JOBS WOMEN WILL NEVER GET - HUMOR by the Playgirl staff
A cartoon spoof on unlikely employment for women.
90 PHOTO FINISH - MERCHANDISE by Rand Michael Richardson
A picture game for people who like to play in the dark.

PHOTOGRAPHY
8 PROFILE
The power behind the New York Islanders is petite Barbara Williams.
61 PLAYGIRL CENTERFOLD
Kathe Klopp, Playgirl on the Road, finds more than small change in a phone booth.
96 PORTFOLIO
Hotshots from the Playgirl malebag.

FASHION & BEAUTY
44 FASHION: Night Moves by Judith Smith Dan
48 BEAUTY: All Through the Night
54 FASHION FRONT

DEPARTMENTS
6 UP FRONT by Joyce Dudney Fleming, Ph.D.
7 PACESETTERS
Women one step ahead
10 HIS TURN by Brian Weiss
Peeing in Pairs: One of life's little mysteries, neatly solved.
12 PERSONAL FROM PLAYGIRL by Leonore Tiefer, Ph.D.
A psychologist answers your questions.
16 DEBATE: Does ERA Spell Equality?
Who needs another debate on the ERA? Obviously, we do.
19 DO IT!
Making paper posies that never wilt.
20 PLAYING AROUND by Robin Gary
Entertainment/August: cock rock, the Hooker's Ball, sex fantasies on stage and more!
24 IN-HOUSE INCOME by Betty D. Ulius
Cooking for Crowds.
25 PLAYGIRL FREEDOM PAPERS, PART 1 by Joyce Dudney Fleming, Ph.D.
The first lesson in learning to be free.
84 PLAYERS by Colman Andrews
Women in Rodeo: Taking the bull by the horns.
88 AGAIN
If you could do it again, would you be a fashion model?
93 FREEBIES
Yours for the asking.
94 SALESTALK by Nedra Laymon
Insulating Yourself from the Energy Bill Blues.
106 THE READERS WRITE
Dear Playgirl. . . .
109 KELLY KODICK by Daerick Gross
Kelly rolls with superstar Rod Rock.
133 AT LAST
Something you don't have to read.